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Shivan PhoenixHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 2 min read· Urza's Legacy· February 15, 1999
Carte Magic Shivan Phoenix

Shivan Phoenix is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

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Official card text

Flying When this creature dies, return it to its owner's hand.

How it works : Shivan Phoenix

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

No additional ruling has been published for this card.

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Popular combos

Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.

Shivan Phoenix
+Sneak Attack
+Phyrexian Altar
#1

Shivan Phoenix + Sneak Attack + Phyrexian Altar

Infinite death triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggers
  1. 1Activate Sneak Attack by paying {R}, putting Shivan Phoenix from your hand onto the battlefield.
  2. 2Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Shivan Phoenix, adding {R}.
  3. 3Shivan Phoenix dies, returning itself from your graveyard to your hand.
  4. 4Repeat.
Shivan Phoenix
+Sneak Attack
+Thermopod
#2

Shivan Phoenix + Sneak Attack + Thermopod

Infinite death triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggers
  1. 1Activate Sneak Attack by paying {R}, putting Shivan Phoenix from your hand onto the battlefield.
  2. 2Activate Thermopod's second ability by sacrificing Shivan Phoenix, adding {R}.
  3. 3Shivan Phoenix dies, returning itself from your graveyard to your hand.
  4. 4Repeat.
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+Phyrexian Altar
+Shivan Phoenix
#3

Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder + Phyrexian Altar + Shivan Phoenix

Infinite colored manaInfinite death triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
  1. 1Cast Shivan Phoenix.
  2. 2Endrek Sahr triggers, creating six 1/1 Thrull tokens.
  3. 3Sacrifice Shivan Phoenix and 6 Thrull tokens for {5}{R}{R}.
  4. 4Shivan Phoenix returns to your hand.
  5. 5Repeat.
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Legal formats

legacyvintagepennycommanderoathbreakerduelpremodernpredh
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